Ever wonder which celebrities have had skin cancer and either beaten it or unfortunately died from the disease? There is a great deal of information to be learned through the different cases of cancer. There are many types of cancer. Cancer of the skin has recently been the number one case of cancer and has already taken many lives. However, there are those who have battled skin cancer and have won.

Cybill Shepherd - Had her battle of skin cancer in 2002. It was bad enough that it warranted surgery. Like many celebrities who have suffered skin cancer, Cybill Shepherd showed that she was a survivor. The 52 actress of the long running television show "Moonlighting" can count herself lucky because the cancer was not that serious, a single growth on her back,

Elizabeth Taylor - Suffered from skin cancer in 2002 as well and had surgery to get rid of the cancer. The 70 year old actress of "Cleopatra" has battled through and won the fight. Luckily there are no signs of the cancer even being there. With the surgery completed, Miss Taylor can continue with her life and be known as a survivor.

Here's more: Ronald Reagan, Bob Marley, John McCain, Eva Cassidy, Sam Donaldson, Anderson Cooper. Some have lost. Some have won.

These celebrities have shown that cancer has a cure. There is treatment that your body can accept or reject. This is based on the bios of your body and what it allows. There have been other celebrities who have battled skin cancer and have failed to cure themselves in time. This is due to the uneducated decisions of the actors and actresses who feel that they are above the disease. Human beings can get any disease out there regardless of fame or fortune.

Celebrities often feel they can do anything in the Hollywood world. Sometimes there are things which you cannot fix. There have been many victims of skin cancer and many deaths have accompanied with the attacks. This is why it is best to always pay attention to the changes in your body. Don't be like the few people who ignore the signs and wind up having the disease that is incurable. There are many dangers to be careful of and to be watched out for. The moment your body does not feel quite so right, go to your doctor and discuss your symptoms.